"special" tools for injector job
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"special" tools for injector job
Hi. I'm getting ready to put in a set of aftermarket injectors in my '02 CTD. But the manual says I've got to have a couple of DC special tools. One looks like a small cylindrical drum, and it's used to remove the fuel injector connector tube. Not quite sure how that works. Another is threaded stud with a nut on it, and it's used to remove and install the injector. I can see that. Maybe a bolt would work instead. <br><br>I've looked at the Dodge Ram Tech site, but they're calling for small screwdrivers to pry these things out. It's going to be a bit tough to do that on the #5 and #6 injectors, all the way to rear and under the cowling, whether the lift ring is removed or not. <br><br>Anyone have a better way, or suggestions? Maybe what size bolt to use, or something? Thanks!<br><br>Ascraeus<br><br>
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Re:"special" tools for injector job
a small screwdriver [4" or so like the pocket clip ones] works great..another would be a small pick [dentist style]
the long bolt from the air horne fits the injector and gives ya something to grip ... I have used a pair of pliers and just wrap the oval open area of the plier jaw around the bolt and a wrench / small ball pien hammer to tap on the pliers jaw and wala it's loose
PULL THAT TUBE FIRST !!!! just needs to come out a little bit to clear the injector
NO EXTRA TOOLS NEEDED for this job that you stated above.......but a short 19mm wrench or a 19mm flair fitting crows foot wernch is handy for #6 injector line but not manditory
another thing....make sure you get the copper washer from the old injector bottom out...and you'll need a bit of assembly grease to hold the new washer on the tip of the new injector
.....all else pretty straight up
the long bolt from the air horne fits the injector and gives ya something to grip ... I have used a pair of pliers and just wrap the oval open area of the plier jaw around the bolt and a wrench / small ball pien hammer to tap on the pliers jaw and wala it's loose
PULL THAT TUBE FIRST !!!! just needs to come out a little bit to clear the injector
NO EXTRA TOOLS NEEDED for this job that you stated above.......but a short 19mm wrench or a 19mm flair fitting crows foot wernch is handy for #6 injector line but not manditory
another thing....make sure you get the copper washer from the old injector bottom out...and you'll need a bit of assembly grease to hold the new washer on the tip of the new injector
.....all else pretty straight up
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Re:"special" tools for injector job
Gary's right on the mark-we modded a 3/4" (real close to 19mm) wrench a little to make torquing #6 a little easier but other than that (and the 19mm crowfoot that I had bought before) nothing special is required.<br><br>Jason<br>
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Re:"special" tools for injector job
I saw a guy disconnect the injectors then he cranked the starter, launched them babies right on out of there no fuss no muss!. Don't know that I would recommend it, but it worked.
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[quote author=Gear Poet link=board=7;threadid=6542;start=0#61717 date=1036425192]<br>Good advice, Top, for extremists who are out-of-warranty. That the same guy you recommended to me? 
<br><br>(Just kidding. 
)<br><br>GP<br>[/quote]<br> No that was my brother in law ;D They were trash injectors to him anyway so he let them rip! 
I would be a bit more careful with my own, but he said it sure does wonders for that one stubborn one you come across
<br><br>(Just kidding. )<br><br>GP<br>[/quote]<br> No that was my brother in law ;D They were trash injectors to him anyway so he let them rip! I would be a bit more careful with my own, but he said it sure does wonders for that one stubborn one you come across
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